Biography

Elizabeth Susan Westbrook (1856 - 1920) was the eldest daughter of Walter Henry Westbrook, partner in the firm of Messrs Bell & Westbrook, auctioneers of Charles Street.

This family is descended from the Westbrooks who arrived in Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and settled at Macquarie Plains.

Elizabeth was given an adequate education and was an accomplished singer. She and her brothers and sister attended St. John's Sunday School and later Elizabeth joined the church choir and was a faithful member for over forty years.

In February 1920, Emily Westbrook, sister of Elizabeth died aged 61. On 28^th October the same year Francis, Elizabeth's brother died aged 63, and on the same day Elizabeth herself died aged 64. In her memory a brass plaque was placed in the choir stalls of St. John's Church. In more recent years it has been repositioned by the choir vestry door. The inscription reads:
AN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF ELIZABETH SUSAN WESTBROOK
42 YEARS A FAITHFUL MEMBER OF THIS CHOIR FELL ASLEEP 28TH OCTOBER 1920

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